asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury on what commission basis is the sum of £1,696,000 collected by agents for the Tithe Redemption Commission.

There is no uniform basis, but the total commission to agents is approximately 3 per cent. of the amount they collect.

How many agents are there?

I cannot say without notice. I was looking for that very information in the notes which I have here. I will let the hon. Gentleman have it when I find out.